NATO, go East; as NATO spreads to the East, Russia may decide to look eastward as well. From: National Review | Date: August 11, 1997| Author: Straus, Ira | COPYRIGHT 1997 National Review, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The US must work to develop a lasting peace with Russia, and the issue of NATO membership for Eastern European countries is a touchy subject. If NATO grows without including Russia, Russia may develop stronger alliances with China. Several nations are discussed.

As NATO spreads to the East, Russia may decide to look eastward as well.

Mr. Straus, U.S. Coordinator of the Committee on Eastern Europe and Russia in NATO, can be reached at 703-521-5759.

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